If you love Chinese BBQ pork (char siu), you will love this BBQ chicken recipe. I’m using a shortcut with a store-bought Chinese barbecue seasoning mix that you can find just about anywhere. Bring the flavor up a notch by adding a few extra ingredients from the pantry and marinate the chicken overnight. Throw these babies on the grill or in the oven, and enjoy char siu without heading to Chinatown.
Read MoreHoney Walnut Shrimp is a widely popular Chinese-American takeout dish. It's crunchy succulent shrimp dressed in a creamy honey-mayo sauce, topped with caramelized walnuts. It is a tasty appetizer or when eaten with steamed white rice, a filling entree that's loved by many.
Read MoreThis is a quick and seriously tasty beef recipe that’s commonly served in Chinese restaurants. It’s tender beef slices marinated with salt, pepper and Chinese five spice; coated in an egg white batter then deep fried. The crispy beef is tossed with a bit of salt and pepper as a finishing touch and voila, dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Read MoreYou see this all over Chinatown: Chinese/Vietnamese BBQ Pork hanging from window shops. Known as Xa Xiu in Vietnamese or Char Siu in Chinese, this delicious BBQ porky goodness is to die for. When making this at home, I make sure to double or even triple the recipe because Xa Xiu can be used in many other Vietnamese dishes. You can find Xa Xiu in Banh Mi, Hu Tieu, Bun, Mi, Banh Bao or simply serve over steamed rice. The versatility is endless!
Read MoreBeef and broccoli stir fry (thịt bò xào bông cải xanh) is a classic stir fry made with thinly sliced beef sirloin and fresh broccoli florets, coated in a thick savory sauce. The beef is tender and silky. The broccoli is perfectly crunchy. Together they are a well-balanced tasty meal in a bowl that is sure to satisfy any hunger on a busy night.
Read MoreDim Sum style braised chicken feet is a clever Cantonese way to transform the least desirable part of a bird into something delicious. If you’re new to Dim Sum, steamed chicken feet, also known as Phoenix Talons or Phoenix Claws, is one of the many classic Dim Sum offerings. If you don’t recognize chicken feet on the Dim Sum menu, simply say Feng Zhao to the nice cart ladies and you will be served a small bowl of chewy cartilage poultry goodness.
Read MoreMi Trieu Chau is egg noodles in a clear and flavorful pork broth. You can choose from a variety of toppings: blanched Choy Sum (similar to the well-known Bok Choy but with a longer stalk), wontons, squid, shrimp, ground pork, and thinly sliced pork organs like kidney, heart and liver. It’s garnished with a few bits of crispy pork fat (nom nom nom) and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and green onions.
Read MoreThis oven-roasted pork belly is surprisingly easy to make at home. This recipe will yield a juicy interior with a crispy crackling skin. It’s a taste of Chinatown without ever having to leave the house.
Read MoreXiao Long Bao, also known XLB for short or Little Dragon Buns for a literal translation, are steamed dumplings made of ground pork and pork broth. The common question with XLB is how they get the broth inside the dumpling. The answer fascinated me and many others. Click to learn more!
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